Episode 9

Episode #7

Conversation/Episode #7: In Episode 7 Julie & Kate discuss Communication: Why is it hard tounderstand each other and how can we make it better. April 2026 Disclaimer The content, opinions, and statements presented in A Bad Girl's Guide to Town Government are solely the responsibility of the host. WACA TV, its board members, employees, staff, and volunteers assume no responsibility or liability for the content of the program or the opinions expressed therein.

Episode #8

Conversation/Episode #8: In Episode 8, Julie & Kate discuss Responsible Government: Defining Priorities, Reintroducing The Idea of Public Service, Understanding Bond Ratings, Questioning Contradictory Messages. May 2026 Disclaimer The content, opinions, and statements presented in A Bad Girl's Guide to Town Government are solely the responsibility of the host. WACA TV, its board members, employees, staff, and volunteers assume no responsibility or liability for the content of the program or the opinions expressed therein.

Episode 9

Conversation/Episode #9: In Episode 9, Julie & Kate discuss Community: Defining it, Dismantling It, Abusing it and Rebuilding it. June 2026 Episode 9 Disclaimer The content, opinions, and statements presented in A Bad Girl's Guide to Town Government are solely the responsibility of the host. WACA TV, its board members, employees, staff, and volunteers assume no responsibility or liability for the content of the program or the opinions expressed therein.

Conversation/Episode #10

Conversation/Episode #10: In Episode 10, Julie & Kate discuss Secrecy in local government: Whydoes it happen and how can we minimize it. July 2026 DisclaimerThe content, opinions, and statements presented in A Bad Girl's Guide to Town Government are solely the responsibility of the host. WACA TV, its board members, employees, staff, and volunteers assume no responsibility or liability for the content of the program or the opinions expressed therein.

Ep 5 Bad Girls Guide to Town Government

In the fifth episode of Bad Girls Guide to Town Government, recorded on February 5, 2026, hosts Julie Ardone and Kate Jersey discuss the vital role of transparency and free speech in Ashland.The episode features a special tribute to Larry DiYoung, the longtime coordinator of the Ashland Public Library’s art gallery, who recently retired after years of helping local artists like Julie set up their first shows. The hosts then dive into a discussion on the legal right to criticize government officials at public meetings without being forced into "civility," and Julie expresses frustration over the town's failure to post legally required financial reports for the Economic Development Special Revenue Fund. The show concludes with concerns about the lack of public access to recent budget workshops and the diversity of stakeholders involved in the town's new housing production plan.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of WACA TV, its staff, or its board of directors. WACA TV does not endorse or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information provided within this content. The content is solely the opinion of the host.Stay Connected:📧 Email the show: badgirlsguideashland@gmail.comWatch more from WACA-TV:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjI8843QJq4#AshlandMA #WACATV #TownGovernment #JulieNardone #PublicAccess #CommunityVoices #LocalCivics